A new scientific study has raised serious concerns about the true human cost of extreme heat in India. Researchers found that heatwaves may have caused more than 3,400 deaths in a single day during recent periods of intense temperatures across the country. The study suggests that official figures may significantly undercount heat-related deaths. Researchers said…
Large parts of India continue to experience severe heatwave conditions as temperatures remain unusually high across multiple states. The scorching weather has affected daily life in several cities, with roads appearing emptier during afternoon hours and people struggling to cope with the intense heat. According to weather officials, dry winds and rising temperatures are creating…
Global average temperatures are likely to stay near record highs during the next five years, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization and the UK Met Office. Scientists warned that greenhouse gas emissions continue pushing global temperatures upward. Experts also said a possible return of El Niño conditions may increase heat levels…
Extreme heatwaves are no longer affecting only physical health. Doctors and researchers are increasingly warning that rising temperatures are also damaging mental health and disrupting sleep patterns across the world. Health experts say prolonged heat exposure can increase stress, irritability, anxiety and exhaustion, especially when temperatures remain high during the night. Poor sleep caused by…
